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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.91, 467.87 and 175.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.91, 467.87 and 175.23 is: 262.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.91 : 467.87 = 175.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.91/467.87 = 175.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.91x = 467.87 × 175.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.91x = 81,983.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,983.98/311.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.85

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